Something a little different. I've been so inspired recently by artists pushing the boundaries of photography. From experimental to abstraction, ICM, even the incorporation of multiple mediums.
This is a pano shot with a 50 mm prime at a state park. Spring time presents an opportunity to see all the plays of green and yellow before everything turns to a matte blanket of green in the summer here in the midwestern US, giving this scene depth. However without an interesting sky and such a strong horizon with the dead timber in the foreground and a variety of trees in the background, I thought I would try something else.
The idea here was to have the subject mirrored naturally but draw focus to the center by brushing away the top and bottom giving the illusion that the scene is being revealed from within a canvas. Cheers to anyone who read this far. Let me know your thoughts.
Thomas, Posted elsewhere. But also copying here for one of the most active at Fstopper.
It worked for all you wanted. Overall the mood of the frame is subtle and serene (yes, straight out of canvas). No loud and distracting elements. Reflections lead the vision towards the foliage.
Enjoyed it.
See my reply elsewhere, but I will certainly thank you again!
Hi Thomas, thanks for posting and welcome to the group.
I like this shot. As with Vijay I believe it meets your goals. The absence of detail in the upper & lower regions brings the focus to your central subject, aided as you planned by the mirrored lead-in.
Feel free to comment on other discussions - we'd love to hear another perspective (whether that be positive OR negative).
Thanks Alan! I will certainly do my best. I am finishing my doctorate thesed days, but do try to jump on here as often as I can (probably too often, in a neglecting work sort of way) to give or receive feedback whenever warranted and engage with like-minded individuals.
Hello Thomas and welcome to the group.
The natural vignette that the sky and its reflection create is a unique approach to a landscape image. Sorta reminiscent of some of Bastiaan Woudt's work.
Thanks so much for sharing your work with us and we look forward to seeing more of your experiments.
Thanks for the comment Julian, much appreciated!